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Sony T33, DSC-T3, DSCT33 Selecting the metering method, Spot metering ( ), Multi-patternmetering (No indicator)

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Shooting techniques

When shooting images, the camera automatically sets the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera may judge that the subject is bright and set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective.

Adjust in the + direction

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When shooting a dark subject that ﬁlls the frame, the camera may judge that the subject is dark and set a brighter exposure for the image. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the – (minus) direction is effective.

Adjust in the – direction

Refer to the histogram and adjust so that the image is not overexposed (white out) or underexposed (black out).

Try various images with different exposures to ﬁnd the brightness that suits your taste.

Selecting the metering method

You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

Multi-pattern metering (No indicator)

The image is divided into multiple regions and metering is performed for each region. The camera judges the subject position and background brightness, and determines a well-balanced exposure.

The factory setting is the multi-pattern metering.

Spot metering ( )

Metering is performed for only a part of the subject. This lets you shoot images that are not too dark even when the subject is backlit, or adjust the exposure to the subject when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Contents

Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images WARNING To prevent ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the Customers in the U.S.A Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES For the customers in the United Kingdom For the Customers in Europe Read this ﬁrst Carl Zeiss lens On illustration The pictures used in this manual Before using your camera On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Trademarks Table of contents Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Advanced still image viewing Still image printing Enjoying movies Enjoying images on your computer Identifying the parts Page How to connect Attaching a tripod How to disconnect How to remove the camera holder for tripod Charging the battery pack Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the  Connect the camera to the Cyber-shotStation Disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Cyber-shotStation To charge the battery pack only using the AC Adaptor Battery remaining indicator Charging time To remove the battery pack Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed Viewing still images2) Shooting movies3) Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Auto power-offfunction Setting the date and time Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with Set the numeric value with Select [OK] with  on the control button, then press  Changing the language setting Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick Duo” Setting the still image size Image size and quality Short description of the image size Examples based on the image size Examples based on the image quality Number of still images that can be recorded The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick Duo”1) Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Press and hold the shutter button halfway down Press the shutter button fully down Mode switch To switch the shooting method Auto Focus Zoom Optical zoom Digital zoom Precision digital zoom To set digital zoom Shooting close-ups— Macro Set the mode switch to , and press  () on the control button To return to normal recording mode Using the self-timer Set the mode switch to , and press  () on the control button To cancel the self-timerin the middle of the operation To prevent subjects’ eyes from appearing red Shooting images with the AF illuminator Press  on the control button to advance to , then press  again Select (Camera 1) with  on the control button, then press  Select [Date/Time] with /, then press  Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection Magnifying glass mode Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode Snow mode Beach mode High-speedshutter mode Fireworks mode Candle mode To return to normal mode Shooting with Scene Selection NR slow shutter Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Viewing an index (nine-imageor sixteen-image)screen Select the desired still image with / on the control button Press (index) once To display the next (previous) index screen Press (index) once more Viewing images on a TV screen Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera Viewing images on a TV screen NTSC system PAL system PAL-Msystem PAL-Nsystem Deleting images Deleting images in index (nine-imageor sixteen-image)mode 45) is displayed, press (Delete) Select [Select] with / on the control button, then press  Select an image you want to delete with To delete all the images in the folder Formatting a “Memory Stick Duo” Turn on the camera, then press MENU Press  on the control button to advance to , then press  again Select [OK] with , then press To cancel the formatting Select [OK] with  on the control button, then press  How to setup and operate your camera Changing the menu settings Press MENU Press / on the control button to select the item you want to set Press / on the control button to select the desired setting To turn off Setup screen display To return to the menu from the Setup screen Set the mode switch to Press MENU Select (P.Quality) with /, then select the desired image quality with / Creating or selecting a folder Creating a new folder Selec  Select [OK] with , then press To cancel folder creation Changing the recording folder Select the desired folder with /, and [OK] with , then press  To cancel changing the recording folder Choosing an auto focus method AF range ﬁnder frame AF mode Choosing a focus range ﬁnder frame — AF range ﬁnder Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Single AF (S AF) Monitoring AF ( M AF ) Select 1 (Camera 1) with , then select [AF Mode] with Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset Set the mode switch to or Select  (Focus) with /, then select the distance to the subject with / To return to auto focus mode Adjusting the exposure — EV adjustment Set the mode switch toor Select (EV) with  Select the desired exposure value with / To reactivate auto exposure Displaying a histogram Press to display the histogram Adjust the exposure based on Selecting the metering method Multi-patternmetering (No indicator) Spot metering ( ) When selecting [Spot] in step subject you want to shoot Shooting three images with the exposure shifted — Exposure Bracket Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with /, then select [Exp Brktg] with / Select [BRK] (Bracket Step) with Shoot the image Adjusting color tones — White Balance Auto (No indicator) WB (Flash) To reactivate auto adjustment Adjusting the ﬂash level — Flash Level  Set the mode switch to Select [ ] (Flash Level) with /, then select the desired setting with / Normal: Recording 16 frames in succession — Multi Burst Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with /, then select [Multi Burst] with  Select M (Interval) with /, then select the desired frame interval with / Shooting with special effects — Picture Effect Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with /, then select the desired mode with / To cancel Picture Effects Selecting the folder and playing back images Select (Folder) with , then press  Select the desired folder with Select [OK] with , then press To cancel the selection Enlarging a portion of a still image Enlarging an image — Playback zoom Display the image to be enlarged with /  Press (playback zoom) to zoom in on the image Playing back successive images — Slide Show Select(Slide) with /, then press  Interval Image Rotating still images Select(Rotate) with /, then press  Selectwith , then rotate the image with / Select [OK] with /, then press  To cancel rotation Playing back continuously Select the Multi Burst image with / Playing back frame by frame To delete shot images To pause playback Protecting images — Protect In single-imagemode Display the image you want to protect with / Press MENU Changing image size — Resize Display the image you want to resize with / Select (Resize) with /, then press  Select the desired size with /, then press  Direct printing (PictBridge compatible printer) (page Direct printing (“Memory Stick” compatible printer) Printing with a computer (page 101) Printing at a shop (page 81) Direct printing Preparing the camera Select 2 (Setup 2) with , then select [USB Connect] with // Select [PictBridge] with /, then press  Connecting the camera to the printer When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] on the Setup screen Printing in single-imagemode Select the desired printing type with /, then press  This image Set the print setting with Index Size Select [OK] with /, then press  To cancel printing To print other images Printing in index mode Select(Print) with , then press  Select the desired printing type with /, then press  Having images printed at a shop Note the following items when having images printed at a shop Marking print marks Marking print marks in single-imagemode Display the image you want to mark with / Select (DPOF) with /, then press  To continue and mark other images, display the desired image with Repeat step  to mark other images To unmark marks To unmark all the marks in the folder To exit the mark function Shooting movies Press (Image Size) Select the desired size with Press the shutter button fully down Indicators during shooting Viewing movies on the LCD screen Select the desired moving image with / Press  To stop playback To adjust the volume Deleting movies To cancel deletion Select [OK] with , then press Cutting movies The ﬁle numbers assigned when movies are cut Select the movie you want to cut using / Select (Divide) with , then press . Next, select [OK] with , then press  Decide on a cutting point When you have decided on a cutting point, select [OK] with /, and press  Select [OK] with , then press — For Windows users Recommended computer environment OS: CPU: USB connector: Installing the USB driver Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM(supplied) into the CD-ROMdrive Click [USB Driver] on the title screen Click [Next] Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish] Connecting the camera to your computer Turn on your computer Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images you want to copy into the camera Connect the Connect the USB cable to the (USB) jack of the Cyber-shotStation For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users For Windows 98 or 98SE users Copying images – Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Double-click[My Computer], then double-click[Removable Disk] When an image with the same ﬁle name exists in the copy destination folder To change the ﬁle name When a removable disk icon is not shown – Windows XP Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizard Select [Nothing. I’m ﬁnished working with these pictures], then click [Next] Click [Finish] Viewing the images on your computer Click [Start], then click [My Documents] Double-clickthe desired image ﬁle Image ﬁle storage destinations and ﬁle names Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP Page Viewing image ﬁles once copied to a computer with your camera Right-click Installing “Picture Package” and “ImageMixer VCD2” “Picture Package” is only for Windows computers For computer environment Click [Picture Package/ ImageMixer VCD2] Select the desired language, then click [Next] Click [Next] Click [Next] Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen Click [Next], then follow the instructions Remove the CD-ROM Copying images using “Picture Package” Using “Picture Package” Viewing images on a computer Storing images on a CD-R Creating a video CD with a menu (“ImageMixer VCD2”) Click [Video CD] Set up the menu background, buttons, titles, and so on, then click [Next] Conﬁrm the preview of the Video CD ﬁle Click [Next] and enter the disk name Creating a slide show Printing images Click [File] in the upper-leftcorner of the screen, then select [Print] Set the paper size and the number of sheets and print images — For Macintosh users Connecting your camera to your computer Copying images Viewing the images on your computer Using “ImageMixer VCD2” Required computer environment Installing “ImageMixer VCD2” Creating a video CD with a menu Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Page Shooting still images/movies Page Viewing images Deleting/Editing Images Computers “Memory Stick Duo” PictBridge compliant printer Others Warnings and messages Page Page Self-diagnosisdisplay Number of images that can be saved or shooting time Multi Burst Movie Menu items When the mode switch is set to Page Page Page Setup items 1 (Camera 1) 2(Camera 2) (Memory Stick Tool) 1 (Setup 1) 2 (Setup 2) Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places On carrying On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen On “Memory Stick” Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo” (supplied) Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (supplied) Note on using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (not supplied) On “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Charging the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack Remaining battery time indicator On marine pack Speciﬁcations Camera [System] [Input and Output connectors] [LCD screen] [Power, general] AC-LM5/LM5AAC Adaptor NP-FT1battery pack When shooting still images Page When shooting movies When playing back still images When playing back moving images Index